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Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown

Ministry of Justice

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17 May 2026 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a call-off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for conducting a Rail Track Engineering course for prisoners at HMP HighDown. This contract, in the education and training services industry category, is valued at £124,905, with the course conducted in London and the South East regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Key competencies delivered in this course include PTS Awareness, track induction, safety instruction, and several accredited qualifications like Level 3 First Aid, creating robust educational opportunities within correctional facilities.

This tender constitutes an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing vocational education and training services, particularly those equipped to operate within prison systems. SMEs and VCSEs that can contribute innovative teaching methods and safety training expertise are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The selective procurement method underscores the need for providers with specific credentials and capabilities in the education sector, enhancing their market reach and aligning their services with governmental rehabilitation goals.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown

Notice Description

Award of a Call-Off Contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a Rail Track Engineering course for Prisoners at HMP HighDown. Included in the training, the following competencies: - The delivery of PTS Awareness, including AC & DCCR electrification, non-accredited. PTS awareness will also include the following competencies: Undertake the PTS online via the DEP education platform: - Introduction to working on track - Accessing and exiting track safely - Working safely - Safe System of Work (SSoW) - Emergency procedures - Communication & teamwork - The delivery of small tools - Usage and awareness provide an in-house qualification in small tools (up to 4 tools) - Track induction awareness - The delivery of Overhead Line Electrification Construction (OLEC) 1 awareness - The delivery of London Underground Industry Common Induction (LUICI) awareness - The delivery of London Underground Basic Track (BTA) awareness - The delivery of an accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification - The delivery of an accredited Level 1 Fire Safety qualification - The delivery of an accredited Level 2 Manual Handling qualification - Provide PPE e.g., Vest, Hard Hat, Gloves & Goggles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f29d99-7326-492f-8e71-5beea326d387
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,905 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,905 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Elite Project Services Ltd

Further Information

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